Things you would rather do than listen to Rush? (the band)

[mcctatas]

my bestie would rather "gargle with urine" (ok, not the word she said). For my part, I would rather sit through one of Debi's R-Patz porno threads

*edited for clarification :P

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. Rush the band or Rush the hate radio host?

As to the latter, I'd rather be thrown naked into a Turkish prison. I'd rather lance an infected hemorrhoid with a plastic party fork. I'd rather roll naked in nettles. The band -- meh.

[caitxrawks]

2. pull the jelly out of my eyeballs with a dirty syringe.

EDIT:


Pfffft, I thought you were talking about Limbaugh :P

[flvegan]

3. I'd rather watch one of those emo-charged Vampire movies.

In a theater. Dressed like a hobbit.

[Zomby Woof]

5. Alerting

Thinly-veiled calling out of me.

[flvegan]

6. Okay

that made me laugh out loud. Startle the dogs loud.

[MrSlayer]

4. Listen to Possessed.

But I like Rush well enough. I prefer Metal though.

[Rabrrrrrr]

7. Not very damn much! I listen to a lot of Rush, and have for 20+ years.

One of the best goddamn bands ever, and I'm getting sick and tired of the childish hate being tossed on 'em.

If you don't like 'em, that's fine, but at least have the honesty admit that they ARE hella good musicians, even if they do stuff you don't like.

Hell, I have the integrity to do that with the folks whose music I don't like but who are, clearly, very much talented on their instruments and musicianship.

[mwb970]

27. I was surprised by the OP.

I would have thought that DUers, being a rather cerebral, above-the-rabble bunch, would admire a progressive, creative band that refuses to compromise their musical integrity for any kind of trend or cliche, and always have. No AutoTune hijinks in any Rush song!

It's true that Rush is something of a "musicians' band", and it may be that non-musicians have a hard time understanding what they have achieved. Others may lack the patience or interest to actually listen attentively to the music. Many people use music as sonic wallpaper and basically are going for "easy listening". Rush is not really in the "easy listening" category, choosing instead to actually challenge the listener.

The writing, the arranging, the performing, the recording - all top notch, every time. What's not to like?

[Rabrrrrrr]

30. I think you're right. And also some emotional silliness in reaction to Rush's assumed fan base

I think there are some 'progessives' here who don't like the music because Rush is imagined to have picked up a huge redneck, conservative/libertarian fan base.

But this is DU, where we have a bunch of people who choose the music (or movies) they like (or dislike) solely by the politics of the performer, and not on the merits of the art itself. Fucking stupid, I know, but that's the way it goes.


And in America, especially since Reagan's America, where "thinking" has become an evil, I *do* think it's the musicianship that turns people off - as you say, most people consume (and I use consume deliberately) their art as background, as soundtrack to their life, but never actually listen/watch/get deeply involved in it, and so music like Rush (or Zappa or Yes or ELP, etc., or, hell, Mozart, Beethoven, Mahler) that demands that they actually pay attention, becomes something to hate.

Zappa summed it up nicely in his Real Frank Zappa book when he mocked the general American musical consumer as being something like "That beat - that beat right there. I like that beat. Give me more of that beat. I can clap to that, and that means it's good."

[mwb970]

31. There actually is a strange, right-wing Rush contingent.

I have a liberal friend who is a Rush fanatic. One Rush board he posts on is apparently dominated by right-wing types, so the political discussions there tend to be somewhat unsavory.

I can't imagine why right-wingers would like Rush, of all bands. Aren't they more into Toby Keith? Country music is so much easier to "get". If you're smart enough to like Rush, shouldn't you be smart enough to not be a conservative?

:shrug:

Ultimately, there are two kinds of music - good music and bad music. Rush is good music, even if a few bad people like them.

[Common Sense Party]

41. Very early Rush, when Neil Peart first joined the band, his lyrics were

sometimes (not often) influenced by Ayn Randian ideas.

2112 was based on Rand's "Anthem," IIRC.

And then there's "The Trees":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvQ2JF-glvw

[CreekDog]

35. If only I was smart enough to appreciate Rush

I love Rush fans. :rofl:

:banghead:

[redqueen]

36. I know, right?

:rofl:

[mcctatas]

44. what's to adore about a band who built a career around one guys

precision on the high hat?

[CreekDog]

45. Those are real drums?

I thought it was a drum machine. :hide:

:rofl:

[AsahinaKimi]

8. I would rather listen to The GazettE

Zetsu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CplORfGVpuU

Filth in the Beauty - The Gazette
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2ZRy71vivk&feature=related

The GazettE ~ Cassis (Subbed)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBf7QugTFnw

The Gazette - Guren
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMzqJYFG8m4&feature=related

[kayakjohnny]

9. I would rather drink a cup of dumpster sludge from behind a restaurant.

And not just a wee coffee cup either. But a huge friggin Big Gulp from 7-11.

Just to put things in perspective.

And to be fair, it's not just Rush. Hell, I'd drink a cup for Journey or Foreigner too. And certainly for Boston. Oh, and Bob Seeger. Not to mention Ted Nugent and Van Halen.

Guess I could go on, but that doesn't seem to be the point of this thread.

[mwb970]

28. OMG!

You lump Rush in with Journey and Foreigner? Ted Nugent? Van Halen? WTF? Are we talking about the same band?

Have you never heard them? Are you a Philistine? There has to be some explanation for the wildly off-base comparisons you make.

[redqueen]

37. LOL...

:thumbsup:

[TZ]

10. hmm. I think the more apt comparison

is would I rather listen to Oasis or read a Mcctatas post. Can't decide.
You KNOW the good doctor is going to have to do something about this right...:scared:

[mcctatas]

11. he won't mess with me...

or the but tutcher will smite him, verily and merrily :P

[madinmaryland]

12. Listen to Rush (the Comedian)

:hide:

[yankeepants]

13. Sit in a full portapottie

on a hillside on a 90 degree day and have someone kick it over.

[elshiva]

14. Rush The Band is okay, but I haven't listened to much of their work.

I like "Tom Sawyer." I much rather listen to that song than gargle urine or any such thing.

Rush the hate radio guy, though, I'd gargle urine rather than listen to that, he is truly vile, sexist, racist asshole.

[Swede]

15. Nothing wrong with Rush.

Idiots post crap about them all the time. Fuck 'em.

[elshiva]

16. I know, what's the deal? Is it just because they share a name

with the awful Limbaugh? They came first so they didn't themselves after him. I just don't get it. :shrug:

[Swede]

17. Hey elshiva,not sure if you're into this or not.

The tv writers of Firefly have an anthology out called Still Flying.
I have not read it yet,but it does look interesting. Here's a link to the story.
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/03/29/jane-espenson-brett-matthews-jose-molina-ben-edlund-to-write-new-firefly-stories-for-titan/

[elshiva]

20. Thank you for the link. I'm going to bookmark this.

There's a book coming out soon called "Illuminating Torchwood," if you're interested in that...

[Swede]

23. Torchwood is a great series

so hopefully this will be too. Thanx.

[elshiva]

24. You are welcome.

[Dr. Strange]

18. They get the weirdest groupies.

[TZ]

22. !

:rofl: That needs to go on someone's FB wall..

[mcctatas]

26. why no, no it doesn't!

but maybe I can have the strange one photoshop in my fried who would rather "gargle with warm piss" than listen to Rush :P

[mcctatas]

25. OMFG!

:scared:

even in digital form, being that close to Geddy Lee makes me feel violated!

[Symarip]

39. Holy FUCK! This is so wrong.

Is he wearing a Clash referenced t-shirt or are my eyes deceiving me???

[redqueen]

40. Sure looks that way to me.

At least he has good taste, even if he can't sing for shit.

[Symarip]

42. Disgusted. Shocked. Disgustingly shocked.

So... The Clash cover a song. People make a tshirt out of it. And Geddy Lee is wearing it.

I don't get it. Except Rush still sucks.

[redqueen]

43. Heheheh...

I can't think about Geddy Lee anymore without being reminded of the Spirit Journey Formation Anniversary song or whatever it was called. So I'm always amused when discussing this band. :D

[Sky Masterson]

19. I'd rather put my genitalia in a food processor

than listen to Rush(the band) :D

[JonLP24]

21. Ok I'll play (In order)

Watch the football Sun Devils or most NCAA football games
Watch the AZ Cardinals or any NFL game.
Watch the Suns or any NBA game.
Watch the basketball Sun Devils or most NCAA basketball games
Watch the Coyotes or any NHL game.
Watch the baseball Sun Devils or a the College World Series.
Watch the Rockies or a few select MLB games.
Read a good non-fiction book.
Listen to music I like more.
Many other things I can't think of.
Listen to Rush.

[mwb970]

29. Let me guess. You're not a musician, right?

To each his own, said the old lady as she kissed the cow.

[mr blur]

32. Just about anything, really (nt)

[av8rdave]

33. Would rather go to one of their shows...they're great live!

[Tuesday Afternoon]

34. listen to The Steve Miller Band.

I would do that. I think.

[Rosie1223]

38. Take a moonlight walk on the beach with someone special

Spend an afternoon on the Magnificent Mile with Donald Trump's credit card.

Have Jamie Durie landscape my backyard.

Rush is ok, but those things would be really awesome.

:hi: